Posts by BobandDarlene
Peace for the Journey
There is in the heart of every person a desire for peace. Often when we picture that peace, we imagine the absence of trouble. Trouble was not absent from our trip back to Asia this year. We had cancelled flights, a drive to Chicago in less-than-ideal conditions and a missed flight in Qatar. As each…
Read MoreTreasure shared
One of our greatest joys is seeing lives transformed and those same individuals ministering to those around them. Recently we had the privilege of attending Sidewalk Sunday School with one of our partner churches in San Mateo, Philippines. Sidewalk Sunday School is an outreach program to the children and families in areas around the church.…
Read MoreHot Water in Winter
Winter comes to Kenya in June and July. At this time temperatures fall below 50 degrees F. Recently we visited Kenya, with the purpose of seeing rural Deaf schools and projects we sponsored there the last few years, to assess needs and see where we can help in the future. Our hearts were moved by…
Read MoreBlessed Beyond Measure
When I was growing up there was a swing set in our back yard on which my siblings and I spent many hours happily playing, ignorant of the fact that there were millions of children around the world who never had that opportunity. On our recent trip to the Home of Peace in Bangladesh, we…
Read MoreBook Translation
One of our passions is equipping leaders by “putting tools in their toolboxes”. Over the last 6 months our friends in Nepal have been translating and proofreading translations of Nathaniel’s Journey by Tom Kelby and Building on the Rock by Sheldon Dwyer. We are excited that these books are getting close to going to the…
Read MoreChildren’s Clothing
Each year we facilitate projects to help the 450 children at the Home of Peace in Bangladesh. Recently we were able to provide a new outfit for each child who lives and attends school there. As part of their sewing training, the older students sewed custom-made outfits for the girls and we purchased shirts for…
Read MoreChildren’s Books
We are happy to be back in the Philippines after more than 2 years! One of the projects on our list to accomplish is the reprinting of Nathaniel’s Journey by Tom Kelby. This book tells the story of Nathaniel who is on a journey to find the great king and presents a clear Gospel message.…
Read MoreChildren’s Outreach
Our partners in the Philippines continue to conduct weekly outreach to the poor children in the areas surrounding their churches. Your generous financial support not only feeds these children but helps teach them about the hope that can only be found in Christ. Recently, because of the success of this program in one church, other…
Read MoreNathaniel’s Journey
Over the years, Vessels of Mercy helped translate, print and distribute Nathaniel’s Journey by Tom Kelby into 6 languages. It is a children’s book which gives a clear presentation of the Gospel and a prayer for salvation at the end. This book has been very effective in reaching many for Christ. The good news is…
Read MoreOngoing Livelihood Training
Livelihood projects and training are ongoing in every country in which we work; in Nepal, we sponsored business and livelihood training for several people so they are able to help their families and also to empower them to further the Kingdom of God in their community and with their people groups. Several people previously went…
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